STARK Group launches new branch concept in the UK
STARK Group’s British brand, Jewson, announces the grand opening of its newly refurbished branch in Bridgwater. This marks the launch of Jewson’s ‘Branch of the Future’ concept, which brings innovative features inspired by the Group’s successful branch concepts in the Nordic countries and Germany. The concept aims to transform the customer experience for the UK’s tradespeople.
The investment in the branch opening includes expanding the number of stock-keeping units (SKUs) and a branch layout that makes it easier and more efficient for tradespeople to find the range and availability they need.
The opening of the refurbished branch in Bridgwater represents a milestone in the Group’s ongoing transformation journey for its subsidiary, STARK Building Materials UK. Optimising Jewson’s branch network nationwide and developing distribution facilities are part of the comprehensive investment programme.
John Carter, CEO of STARK UK, emphasised the strategic importance of the new branch:
“Bridgwater is the first step in Jewson’s exciting journey to become the most trusted builders’ merchant for UK tradespeople. With the backing of STARK Group, we are introducing a unique and valuable customer-focused concept that sets us apart in the market.”
Contacts
Kaspar Bach HabersaatGroup Chief Communications Officer
Tel:+45 4092 8881kaspar.bach.habersaat@starkgroup.dkImages
About STARK Group
STARK Group is a leading business-to-business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials for the construction industry in Europe, with a strategic focus on serving professional builders from its more than 1,150 branches. STARK Group has pro forma net sales of EUR 8 billion, serves a portfolio of 450,000 customers and collaborates with approx. 15,000 suppliers. Headquartered in Denmark, STARK Group employs more than 20,000 employees in Germany, Austria, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. The Group holds leading national or regional position in all markets.
STARK Group is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030-validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C.
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